Daily Archives: September 22, 2020

Predicting Outcomes in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis for Management Optimization: Systematic Review and Consensus Statements from PIBD-Ahead Program

A better understanding of prognostic factors in ulcerative colitis (UC) could improve patient management and reduce complications. We aimed to identify evidence-based predictors for outcomes in pediatric UC, which may be used to optimize treatment algo… Continue reading

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Racial Equity Task Force members named

More than 30 staff, students and faculty have been named to the recently announced Racial Equity Task Force, a key component of VUMC’s plan to address racial inequities. The Task Force is charged with soliciting input from across the Medical Center and… Continue reading

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Read the transcript from Dr. Balser’s video message

As we head into the fall, we continue to deal with challenges that are critical to the well-being of our VUMC community and our world. First, we have begun to confront the harsh reality that our country and our communities harbor serious and longstandi… Continue reading

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Message from Dr. Jeff Balser, President and CEO, about anti-racism efforts and COVID research at VUMC

Dr. Jeff Balser provides updates on anti-racism initiatives at VUMC, and also discusses the progress of research at the Medical Center toward treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Continue reading

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Predicting Outcomes in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease for Management Optimization: Systematic Review and Consensus Statements from PIBD-Ahead Program

A better understanding of prognostic factors within the heterogeneous spectrum of pediatric Crohn’s disease (CD) should improve patient management and reduce complications. We aimed to identify evidence-based predictors of outcomes with the goal of opt… Continue reading

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